Ninja Creami Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
This Ninja Creami Keto Chocolate Ice Cream is the perfect guilt-free dessert for anyone craving a rich, creamy, and chocolatey frozen treat without the sugar. It’s low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and made for a low carb diet or keto lifestyle.
Made in the original Ninja Creami with just a few simple ingredients, this healthy ice cream recipe takes minimal effort and delivers big flavor. No cooking, no eggs, and no sugar rush, just smooth, delicious ice cream that satisfies your sweet tooth.
This is one of my go-to Ninja Creami recipes when I want a fast, creamy frozen dessert that still fits my macros. Perfect for summer, or honestly, any time a delicious treat is calling your name.
Watch how I make this in minutes! It’s like we’re cooking side-by-side in my kitchen!
Or watch the video on my YouTube Channel: Ninja Creami Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This Ninja Creami Keto Chocolate Ice Cream is pure chocolate bliss with none of the guilt—and it couldn’t be easier to make.
- Great for beginners. Whether you’re brand new to keto or just exploring Ninja Creami recipes, this one is a win every time.
- Minimal effort. Just blend, freeze, and spin with your original Ninja Creami. No cooking, no churning, and no eggs required.
- Sugar free & low carb. Perfect for a keto diet or diabetic-friendly lifestyle, with only 1.9g net carbs per scoop.
- Creamy and satisfying. Thanks to the perfect balance of almond milk and heavy cream, it’s smooth and scoopable like regular ice cream.
- Easy to customize. Add sugar-free chocolate chips, peanut butter swirls, or even a dash of vanilla extract. You’re the boss of your bowl.
Ingredients
- unsweetened almond milk
- heavy cream
- Swerve or allulose
- Dutch cocoa powder (unsweetened cocoa powder)
- Optional: keto dark chocolate chips
- Optional: sugar free vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a food processor or with an immersion blender, blend all ingredients, except the sugar-free chocolate chips, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the base into your Ninja Creami pint container, making sure not to overfill. Place the outer bowl lid on securely.
- Freeze for 24 hours, keeping the container level and undisturbed.
- The next day, remove from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for about 5–10 minutes.
- Place the container in the motor base, attach the lid assembly, and select the Lite cycle (Light Ice Cream button).
- If the texture looks powdery after spinning, press the Re-Spin button until it becomes smooth and scoopable.
- Add your sugar-free chocolate chips, then run the Mix-In function for an extra touch of chocolatey goodness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious ice cream—a creamy, dreamy frozen dessert that fits perfectly into your low carb diet.
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OR
If you want to make a NO-CHURN ice cream, mix all ingredients (add 1/4 teaspoon of guar gum to achieve a creamy texture) and pour into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2-3 hours. Let the sugar-free ice cream stand on your counter for 10-15 minutes before consumption.
Tips for Best Results
- Use a 1:1 ratio of unsweetened almond milk to heavy cream for the best creamy texture. This simple mix gives you that classic regular ice cream feel, without all the sugar and carbs.
- Don’t overmix in the blender. Blend just until smooth. Over-blending the cream can cause it to split, which leads to a gritty or grainy texture once frozen.
- Leave some space at the top of your Ninja Creami pint. Overfilling can interfere with the motor base and result in uneven spinning. Always follow the fill line and secure the outer bowl lid properly.
- If your ice cream looks powdery after the first spin, don’t panic. Just hit the re-spin button. You might need 2–3 re-spins for that smooth, creamy result, but it’s worth it.
- Still not smooth after re-spinning? Add 1 tablespoon of almond milk and spin again. Don’t use other liquids—they may make the texture icy or clumpy.
This recipe was tested and tweaked through trial and error to deliver a smooth, rich, and delicious treat every time. It’s now my go-to low calorie ice cream for warm weather or whenever a chocolate craving strikes!
Ingredient Swaps
- No almond milk? Swap with unsweetened coconut milk or even whole milk (if you’re low-carb but not strictly keto).
- Need a dairy-free option? Use coconut cream in place of heavy cream, your ice cream will still be rich and creamy.
- Don’t have allulose or Swerve? Try monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or any keto-friendly sweetener that fits your taste and macros.
- Want deeper flavor? Add a touch of sugar-free vanilla extract or a few drops of maple syrup-flavored keto syrup.
- Chocolate overload? Sub in keto peanut butter, chopped sugar-free dark chocolate, or even chopped raspberries, strawberries or blueberries for a fruity twist.
FAQ
Q: Why is my Ninja Creami ice cream powdery?
A: If after the first spin, the ice cream is powdery, use the re-spin program. Do not use the Light Ice Cream program again. Keep re-spinning until you are happy with the consistency.
Q: Can I use a different sweetener?
A: Yes, you can use monk fruit sweetener or any other keto-friendly sweetener.
Q: What if I don’t have a Ninja Creami machine?
A: You can use any ice cream maker, but the texture might be slightly different.
Q: Can I add other mix-ins?
A: Absolutely! Try adding nuts, coconut flakes, or even a swirl of peanut butter.
Q: Is this recipe suitable for diabetics?
A: Yes, this sugar-free ice cream is a great option for diabetics.
Q: Can I make a vegan version of this ice cream?
A: Yes, you can substitute the heavy cream with unsweetened coconut milk for a vegan option. The texture will still be creamy and delicious.
Q: How long does it take to make this ice cream?
A: The preparation is quick, but you need to freeze the mixture for 24 hours before using the Ninja Creami machine.
Q: Can I store the ice cream for later?
A: Yes, you can store the ice cream in the Ninja Creami container with the storage lid on. Just make sure to place it on a flat surface in your freezer.
Q: What if my ice cream is too hard after freezing?
A: If the ice cream is too hard, you can use the re-spin function on the Ninja Creami machine to achieve a creamier texture.
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Ninja Creami Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) almond milk (unsweetened)
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) heavy cream (not heavy whipping cream)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) Allulose or Swerve
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder – unsweetened (unsweetened cocoa powder)
Optional
- 2 tablespoons Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips keto friendly
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract – sugar free sugar free
Watch the Video Instructions
Instructions
- In a food processor or with an immersion blender, blend all ingredients, except the sugar-free chocolate chips, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.3/4 cup almond milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup Allulose, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder – unsweetened, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract – sugar free
- Pour the base into your Ninja Creami pint container, making sure not to overfill. Place the outer bowl lid on securely.
- Freeze for 24 hours, keeping the container level and undisturbed.
- The next day, remove from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for about 5–10 minutes.
- Place the container in the motor base, attach the lid assembly, and select the Lite cycle (Light Ice Cream button).
- If the texture looks powdery after spinning, press the Re-Spin button until it becomes smooth and scoopable.
- Add your sugar-free chocolate chips, then run the Mix-In function for an extra touch of chocolatey goodness.2 tablespoons Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious ice cream—a creamy, dreamy frozen dessert that fits perfectly into your low carb diet.
Notes
- Use a 1:1 ratio of unsweetened almond milk to heavy cream for the best creamy texture. This simple mix gives you that classic regular ice cream feel, without all the sugar and carbs.
- Don’t overmix in the blender. Blend just until smooth. Over-blending the cream can cause it to split, which leads to a gritty or grainy texture once frozen.
- Leave some space at the top of your Ninja Creami pint. Overfilling can interfere with the motor base and result in uneven spinning. Always follow the fill line and secure the outer bowl lid properly.
- If your ice cream looks powdery after the first spin, don’t panic. Just hit the re-spin button. You might need 2–3 re-spins for that smooth, creamy result, but it’s worth it.
- Still not smooth after re-spinning? Add 1 tablespoon of almond milk and spin again. Don’t use other liquids—they may make the texture icy or clumpy.
Nutrition Per 1 (ONE) Serving
I have made this recipe as described above. When doing the math for a full pint which I assume is the 1 container serving you mention the calorie count comes to 700 and carbs 8g, not even close to the numbers your showing. How do you get the numbers so low
Hi James,
Yes, those numbers are very close to mine for the full container. I use an automated nutrition calculator built into my recipe software, which uses average values for ingredients from a standard database. So small differences can happen depending on the exact brands or products you use.
Here’s how the nutrition breaks down based on 4 servings:
Calories: Container: 668 kcal / Per serving: 166.9 kcal
Total Carbs: Container: 12g / Per serving: 3g
Fiber: Container: 4.4g / Per serving: 1.1g
Net Carbs: Container: 7.6g / Per serving: 1.9g
So yes – about 700 calories and just under 8g net carbs for the whole pint. Hope this helps clear it up! 😊
So the nutrition panel is very deceiving. It lists the serving as one serving with the low numbers. I suggest you change it to 4 servings which would make more sense. The reason I made this recipe was because I thought the numbers were incredibly low for such a large serving but in reality that’s not true. On the plus side it does taste great
Hi James,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!
I’ve gone ahead and made a few tweaks to the recipe card template. I think it looks much clearer now and should be easier to understand the nutritional values.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts—it helps me make things better for everyone! 😊